Reborn as the first poisonous concubine

Chapter 864
Shen Rui didn't wait too long, and Xiao Jingyao arrived.

Xiao Jingyao came here in a hurry without taking off the armor on his body. Seeing that Shen Rui was in good spirits, he patted Shen Rui on the shoulder and smiled: "Brother Shen, it seems that your injury is almost healed. !"

The maid in the room brought two cups of hot tea, and quietly left, leaving only Xiao Jingyao and Shen Rui.

After the maid retreated, Shen Rui slowly said: "My lord saved Shen twice, and Shen has nothing to repay in this life..."

The first time was because of the death of the prince, the emperor was angry, the treacherous ministers slandered him, and he went to prison... The second time, he suggested that the emperor kill the treacherous ministers in exchange for Luoyang King's retreat. The emperor was furious and sent him to death row!

Xiao Jingyao resolved the two crises for him. If Xiao Jingyao hadn't rescued him, he would have been a pile of bones. How could he stand here and talk to Xiao Jingyao?

"This king has always regarded Brother Shen as a close friend, so how can he just ignore Brother Shen being imprisoned?" Xiao Jingyao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since this king came to the rescue, it was not for the sake of asking Shen Brother Shen returns, brother Shen can relax..."

Hearing what he said, Shen Rui was moved in his heart, and quickly cupped his hands and said: "It is really an honor for Shen to be the prince's best friend!"

When he said this, he paused for a moment, then said hesitantly: "It's just that Shen doesn't understand a little now, so please ask the prince to explain it!"

"Brother Chen, please tell me—" Xiao Jingyao nodded happily.

"My lord, you joined forces with other vassals to ask the emperor to punish the traitors. Now that the emperor has already killed the two traitors, why is the lord unwilling to retreat?"

This was Shen Rui's inexplicable doubt since he heard that the King of Luoyang had not retreated... In fact, he had vaguely guessed another possibility, but he would not believe it until the King of Luoyang admitted it himself!
Xiao Jingyao did not answer him directly, but put down the teacup in his hand, and said slowly: "Brother Shen, do you think that the current court system is in chaos, Prime Minister Han is forced to resign, and Dr. Deng Xian and Fang Shixian are two treacherous ministers, so there will be no more treacherous sycophants like them in the future, who will slander the emperor?"

"But among the officials, most of them are virtuous and virtuous, and the prince is so powerful in the world, why should he risk the world's dissatisfaction and take the lead in revolting for the sake of a few treacherous sycophants?" Shen Rui asked in a deep voice.

Xiao Jingyao shook his head and sighed softly, and said quietly: "Brother Shen, the emperor's cutting down the feudal clan has already explained everything. Yiyang King Xiao Ji is a living example, so even if the world is against everyone, this king cannot follow in his footsteps. If you can't protect yourself, you can't protect the people around you!"

"Yiyang Wang Xiao Ji is different from you, my lord. After all, you are the emperor's cousin, and you have made great military achievements. After all, your majesty will care about people's hearts and family affection, and won't be cruel to you, lord..." Shen Rui still couldn't understand Xiao Jingyao's actions.

The corners of Xiao Jingyao's lips curled into a sneer, and even his eyes turned cold: "Brother Shen, the emperor's cruelty can already be seen from the death of Chen Guogong that year! What's more, this time, the king encountered an assassin. The prime minister instructed, but it is also the emperor's will!"

Shen Rui was shocked when he heard the words, and asked in disbelief: "My lord, you mean, the emperor... also wanted to get rid of you a long time ago?"

(End of this chapter)